WPAA-TV believes in uplifting the voices of our local producers. And we are not alone in thinking the programs produced for WPAA-TV are good stuff. Congrats to all the winners. The New England Alliance For Community Media judges chose 8 of our 10 submissions as finalists in the Nor’Easter Festival. Taking top honors was Mike Schleif for … Continue reading Celebration Of Voices
Our Site Map and direct support links
Google Map and Frequently Asked Questions. About Grassroots Support to Sustain What We Do Together We are also a BING Search Engine Participant. A penny a search.https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/2331240 Programs for Youth Media Maker Mingles Schedule Volunteer: High School Community Service Hours Place Yourself in History: Annual Prize, Ongoing
Spanish Language TV | nuestra misión for More Than a Decade
For a decade, providing the community with Spanish Language TV has been part of WPAA-TV’s core mission. Often people are unaware of what can be seen on community TV or how content is determined. In this season of giving, it seemed to be a good time to share some history about the the gift of … Continue reading Spanish Language TV | nuestra misión for More Than a Decade
StreetshotZ No Expiration Date
A #NoExpireDate #SocialActionArt Project Feeding and housing our neighbors by inspiring your donations with art gifts. You can receive #StreetshotZ, the photo book, for your generous support of housing or food insecure programs serving our community. Two ways to help: PDF or Photobook Options. PDF: Send a copy of your thank you letter to art@wpaa.tv … Continue reading StreetshotZ No Expiration Date
#InformationLiteracy Resolution
Leaning in to our birthright and purpose. Resolution adopted 10.5.2020 WHEREAS, Wallingford Public Access Association, Inc. (WPAA-TV and Community Media Center), a non-profit 501©3 operating in the Town of Wallingford CT as the designated Cable Access Provider since July 28, 1993 [as reaffirmed by the franchising authority in Docket #08-04-09 in accordance with CT. Agencies … Continue reading #InformationLiteracy Resolution
Information Literacy According to Freeman
All of us carry bias. Our beliefs and opinions are influenced … When we first meet someone, we already have a narrative we tell about them, just by looking at them. DANA STACHOWIAK Literacy Now Acts of Journalism, Acts of Literacy Journalists must check their biases daily As best they can. The Fourth Estate Journalism … Continue reading Information Literacy According to Freeman
Hercules Arrived in the Neighborhood 5 Years Ago
Public Art has a whole new value in the time of Covid-19, at least in this tiger’s neighborhood. But we always knew it was a destination spot. Even Triple AAA agrees. Ryan Christenson, a local mural artist, widely known as ARCY began touring the nation painting murals in 2015. Finding a welcoming spot in his … Continue reading Hercules Arrived in the Neighborhood 5 Years Ago
Continuing Each Year
Our last video of the year, Rudolph’s Shiny New Year, by Emma Richardson, is a gift upon a gift to our community. If you have had a tour of WPAA-TV, you may have noticed the posting: We have art, ghosts, penguins, a tiger, and the stories you tell. You might hear that serendipity is ever-present … Continue reading Continuing Each Year
StreetshotZ SocialActionArt
SocialActionArt is art used to make a difference by what it shows and or how it is used. The photos of people in a street life let you look into the eyes of someone you would likely pass on the street. On Sunday afternoon March 31, friends and family of local photographer Charles Buzinsky and … Continue reading StreetshotZ SocialActionArt
Better, But …
We can be better. But “Great Again?” They may be slanderous words. When were our doors open so often, our schedule of programs so diverse, our rooms so filled with civic and creative use? Never. Our performance on nearly every possible ranking continues to trend upward sometimes doubling prior periods. Tell me exactly what is … Continue reading Better, But …